OBITUARY

Lillie Mae Lazarine Acosta

February 3, 1921 – November 29, 2010

Lillie Mae Acosta

A Funeral Service for Lillie Mae Acosta, 89, will be Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 2:00 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel with Pastor Kevin Poage of Clawson Assembly of God and Rev. Dock Lazarine officiating. Interment will be at Precella Cemetery in Nacogdoches, Texas

Lillie died on November 29, 2010, in Nacogdoches. She was born February 3, 1921 in Nacogdoches, Texas to George and Emma Lazarine. She married Lawrence Acosta in 1938 and they had eleven children: Mary Buster of Nacogdoches, Texas, Pat and Johnny Dixon of Pollok, Texas, Jeanie and Travis Pinkston of Nacogdoches, Texas, Margie Dixon of Lufkin, Texas, Carol and Johnny Sims of Orange, Texas, Kenneth and Sylvia Acosta of Nacogdoches, Texas, Gale and Lupie Acosta of Lufkin, Texas. She is also survived by 39 grandchildren, 78 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren; brother Doc Lazarine of Gary, Texas, sisters Lavern Gresham of Nacogdoches, Texas and Jeanie Tipton of Arizona; brother-in-law Leo Acosta of Nacogdoches, Texas; sister-in-law Evy Keller of Pearland, Texas.
Four children preceded her in death: J.C. Acosta, Franklin Acosta, James “Bubbie” Acosta and Naomi Acosta Vann. Pallbearers will be Donny Buster, Jason Acosta, Keith Dixon, Franky Strickland, Craig Acosta, Kevin Acosta, Billy Church, John Sims, Jamie Acosta, Rodney Vann and Brad Acosta.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, December 3, 2010. Prayer Vigil Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Deacon Gary Trevino and assisted by Pastor Tony Shaw.

REMEMBERING

Lillie Mae Lazarine Acosta

Denise and Sherry

December 5, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Acosta family. We know how much you all are going to miss mom sitting and talking at her kitchen table. What a homecoming she must have had in heaven! All our love.

KAREN QUARLES PADGETT

December 4, 2010

AUNT LILLIE , I WISH I COULD TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOU WILL BE MISSED. I REMEMBER WHEN WE WOULD COME AND SPEND THE WEEK-END WITH ALL OF YOU. YOU & YOUR FAMILY WOULD ACT LIKE IT HAD BEEN YEARS SINCE YOU LAST SAW US AND IT WOULD HAVE BEEN ONLY DAY'S.WE HAD SOME MUCH FUN,&^ ACTED LIKE A BUNCH OF WILD INDIANS. I WILL MISS THE THINGS YOU TAUGHT ME TO COOK AND THAT BIG SMILE YOU ALWAYS HAD. YOUR FAMILY WILL STAY CLOSE AND ESPECIALLY CLOSE TO GOD. SEE YOU LATER. SAY HI TO MY MOM,DAD &LITTLE BROTHER IN HEAVEN.

Carol Sims

December 3, 2010

Mom,When I went to the house the day you passsed.I felt your spirit in your room.You are a wonderful Mom.I will miss your voice,your advice,and espically your sense of humor. But i will not miss the pain and sufering you was bearing.I know you are now pain free,By our Lord and Savior.I do not know how to explain my emptyness in my heart,all we have left is just remembering the good times.I did not see you Mom, as much the rest of my brothers and sisters.But i knew you were going to be there when i went home with a BIG smiles on your face and crackin some jokes.Here comes Christmas or boy you r getting fat ,then you would smooth it over by sayin you are so pretty.I do not know how to deal with not havin you Mom or Dad there when i come home.Mom you always said that we should show affection toward each other,you did not like us arguing with each other.My moms last wish was that we all stay close and dont pull apart.There was nothing you wouldn't do for anyone, espically your family!God please give us strength throu this bad dream.I'm going to miss you forever.I love you so much Mom!!Untill we meet again, Your Daughter Carol Sims

Darlyne Wise

December 3, 2010

So sorry to hear about Grandma Lilley! She will be missed so much! Everyone is in my prayers! Love and Prayers

Bennett & Rhonda Montes

December 3, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

CAROL SIMS

December 3, 2010

MOTHER,I WENT TO YOUR HOUSE THE DAY YOU PASSED AWAY,YOUR BODY WAS GONE BUT YOUR SPIRITS WAS STILL IN YOUR ROOM,I KNOW THE LORD DIDN'T WANT TO SEE YOU SUFFER ANY LONGER,YOU ARE NOW PAIN FREE BY OUR LORD AND SAVIOR''BUT IT'S SO HARD TO''LET GO'',MOM YOU WAS SUCH A SPECIAL PERSON.THERE WAS NOTHING SHE WOULDN'T DO FOR ANYONE,YOU WAS A HARD WORKER AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER.I WILL MISS YOUR VOICE,YOUR ADVICE AND ESPICALLY YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR.I DIDN'T SEE YOU AS MUCH AS THE REST OF MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS,BUT I KNEW WHEN I WENT HOME SHE WOULD GREET ME WITH A BIG SMILE,AND START CRACKIN HER ''LIL'' JOKES,(like)''HEY HERE'S CHRISTMAS''OR ''BOY YOUR GETTIN FAT''THEN SHE WOULD SMOOTH IT OVER BY SAYIN ''YOU ARE SO PRETTY''NOW ALL WE HAVE IS HURT AND EMPTYNESS IN OUR HEARTS.WITH NOTHING BUT MEMORIES LEFT,I GUESS I'M SELFISH BUT I WANT MY MOM BACK I NEVER DID GET TO SAY GOOD/BY..I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH NOT HAVIN A MOM OR DAD TO GO HOME TO.MY MOM ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT WE SHOULD SHOW AFFECTION TOWARD EVERYONE,THAT'S HOW LOVIN SHE WAS,SHE DIDN'T LIKE US ARGUING WITH EACH OTHER,AND THAT WAS ONE OF HER LAST WISHES,THAT WE ALL STAY CLOSE,''DONT PULL APART''..SHE WOULD SAY..SHE WAS A WONDERFUL MOM,I WILL LOVE AND MISS YOU FOREVER!give all our love ones a big kiss..Until We Meet Again..Your Daughter CAROL

carol sims

December 3, 2010

The day my Mom passed I felt her spirit in her room,even though she was already taken away ,She was a wonderful Mom to me for 62yrs.I WILL MISS HER VOICE,HER ADVICE AND ESPECIALLY HER SENSE OF HUMOR .I WONT MISS THE PAIN AND SUFFERN SHE WAS GOIN THROUGH,now I know she's pain free''By the Grace Of God our Lord And Savior,It's so hard to ''LET HER GO''ESPICALLY SOMEONE THAT I Loved so much,And that love was returned,It was nothing that she wouldn't do for her family.All we have left is just remembering the good times we shared,IguessI'm being selfish but Iwant my Mom back.I don't know how we're goin to deal without havin our Mom OR Dad anymore.I didn't see her as much as the rest of my brothers and sisters,but Iloved her the same.And I knew she was goin to be there when Iwent home with a big smile on her face ''cracking a joke like ''Hey Here's Christmas''or ''Boy Your Gettin Fat''.Then She would smooth it off by saying ''Your So Pretty''SHE always believed we should show affection toward each other,She didn't like us arguing with each other.That was her last wishes for us to stay close,''Dont Pull Apart''.God Please Give Strength This Is Like A Bad Dream,give Daddy ,BUBBIE,FRANK,and NAOMI our Love...Your Daughter Carol

VICKIE ACOSTA

December 3, 2010

GRANDMA LILLIE I MET YOU 11 YEARS AGO WHEN KEVIN AND I GOT TOGETHER. YOU AND GRANDPA REMINDED ME OF MY OWN GRANDPARENTS. YOU WERE BOTH SO LOVING AND GIVING TO ALL THAT CAME TO YOUR HOUSE. ALWAYS A STOVE FULL OF GOOD "DOWN HOME FOOD" WITH LOVE AND HUGS TO GO WITH IT. I CAN STILL SEE THE BOTH OF RIDING IN THAT OLD PICKUP. TWO LOVE BIRDS FOR ETERNITY. YOU HAD WONDERFUL LOVING CHILDREN ALSO; AND THEY SHOW THEIR LOVE FOR ALL OF US TOO. YOUR FAMILY IS A CLOSE LOVING FAMILY AND THAT COMES FROM LOVING PARENTS. I'M SO PROUD TO BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY. I WILL MISS YOU GREATLY. BUT I KNOW YOU ARE WITH JESUS CHRIST NOW; A PLACE WE ALL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING. ONE DAY WE WILL MEET AGAIN. LOVE ALWAYS, VICKIE ACOSTA

Yvette De La Cruz

December 2, 2010

My deepest condolences to all the Acosta family. I know how much Mrs. Lillie meant to all of you. May she rest in peace. And may her memories live in yall's hearts forvever.Love, Yvette Villanueva De La Cruz

James and Bobbie Vail

December 2, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

December 2, 2010

it was just last week when me and you were haveing a great time together and it seems like you are still here with us , but we all know that you will no longer be surfering from anything anymore and all your pain has been heeled..i love you so much and im gonna miss you so dearly.i wish i could have spent more time with you but it all happened faster then we all could imagine.but you home now,and you have nomore apin to suffer with i love you grandma..hannah your loveing great grand-daughter

hannah moses

December 2, 2010

it was just last week when me and you were haveing a great time together and it seems like you are still here with us , but we all know that you will no longer be surfering from anything anymore and all your pain has been heeled..i love you so much and im gonna miss you so dearly.i wish i could have spent more time with you but it all happened faster then we all could imagine.but you home now,and you have nomore apin to suffer with i love you grandma..hannah your loveing great grand-daughter

Jessica Henderson

December 2, 2010

I know that it has been a long time, but it still seems like yesterday that I was out at the house taking care of Mr. Acosta and visitng with Mrs. Acosta. Many wonderful memories of your family and my heart grieves with you today. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers durning this time of your loss. Love Jessica Henderson of Nacogdoches

king acosta

December 2, 2010

Mother I will always rember the times that you and me sit by your bed and talk to each other about things that were very important to you ! You would always tell me that your daddy would want for you to make sure that everything was being took care of around this old place !I would always stop by after each bible study and we would always talk about The LORD !you always told me that you belived in Jesus and that you had your life right with Him and I know that you did ! I want to think you for being such a wonderful Mom to me ! You had a heart of gold you never could do enough for anyone always there to do whatever it was to help and most of all to give me some sound advise ! I know there were times when I didn,t know how I was going to make ends meet but you would always tell me that God would see us through!Thank you Mom for everything.I will miss you forever but i know that you are a busy lady and you have alot olot of stuff to talk about with all your love ones that has gone on before you so may GOD bless you and keep you in his Mansion untill we meet again ! You Son King

Karen Pinkston

December 2, 2010

You were truly one of a kind one of the nicest ladies I ever meet . And i will always treasure those memories.You were always so nice to ne and my sister and brrother.I will always remember you.Karen Pinkston Reed

Annie Sims

December 2, 2010

Grandmaw you will be truely missed!You are an awesome lady! And have touched so many lives.I feel really blessed to have had you in my life.. I love you so much.Until we meet again..

michelle martinez

December 2, 2010

I am going to miss you very much,give them all hell up there love michelle

Brittany Comer

December 1, 2010

Grandma you are a true blessing.. nobody can ever compare to you.. So many memories I have of you just as I was painting my nails the other day. I was saying " grandma would be so mad at me" kinda funny. But, I'm so glad your not suffering anymore. You will be greatly missed.. But, I'm sure grandpa and everyone else is enjoying you. I love you so much and always will.. until we meet again..

Gus/Virginia Moore

December 1, 2010

We will miss Lillie,as she has always been a special friend to us.She was truly one of a kind.

Kandi & Randy Hogue

December 1, 2010

I've only known you for a brief time since I married into the family, but you were a very sweet and kind woman with alot of love and compassion for others who was very loved as well. I will pray for you and your family.

Angelia Malnar Cooper

December 1, 2010

I love you more than anything in this whole world. I will truly miss you. As your spirit will live on through me, i will always know you are always with me. Tell everyone hello for me and enjoy dancing with Grandpa again. I love you your Granddaughter.

Jennifer Hogue

December 1, 2010

Aunt Lillie, You were a amazing person! I always enjoyed visiting with you! You will truly be missed by all of your friends and families. Rest in peace! Jennifer Hogue

Angelia Malnar Cooper

December 1, 2010

I love you and will be looking forward to seeing you when I enter into the Kingdom of Heaven and i will know i will see you and everyone that has gone before me! Until then keep our loved ones close to you and rejoice in the Lord and what he has given us. Your spirit will be with me until God makes the Trumpet Call and we will be together in our eternal life that God has promised us. I will miss you all the days of my life. Your Granddaughter.

Garry & Theresa Gregory

December 1, 2010

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Kevin Acosta

December 1, 2010

Grandma, you have finally recieved your reward for serving the Lord Jesus Christ! He has called you home and praise God that you have a glorified ,pain-free body for ETERNITY! I will miss your physical presence but I rejoice because you have made it to Heaven! Thank you Jesus for giving us the victory at Calvary and may we all serve the Lord with everything we got then one day soon we will have that family reunion in Glory Land!!

December 1, 2010

you were a great friend. you will always be with us in sprite. my family have a lot of memories of you. there was only one lillie mae acosta and you will never be forgotten. you are in wonderful place tell every hi for us. jean cloudy and family

Kim Larson

December 1, 2010

Grandmaw Lillie, you were definitely one of a kind lady. You will be missed by many. Not very long ago we came to visit you and you lit up our lives. Thank God you are no longer in pain. We love you very much and you will always be close to us in our hearts. Now you can sing and dance forever in heaven.

Anita (Nikki) Scott

December 1, 2010

Your presence will be missed but your spirit will live in us forever. I would like to say "rest in peace" but I know you'll be too busy visiting with all of the loved ones you've been longing to see! Give Cobb and Uncle Lawrence a hug for me, Aunt Lillie! I love you and I'm gonna miss you!

Amber Proctor

December 1, 2010

Grandma I hope you knew just how much I loved you and how much you meant to me you will live forever in all of our hearts and memories I will miss you more than words can express I love you very much love your Granddaughter Amber Acosta Proctor

December 1, 2010

aunt lillie will greatly be missed and lots of memories and now she"s with god.........dana {hogue}troup

FRANKIE STRICKLAND

December 1, 2010

MY LOVE FOR YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME UNTIL I ALSO TAKE THE SLEEP THAT ONE TAKES AS THEY WAIT UPON THE TRUMPET CALL. MAY EACH OF THOSE THAT MOURN BE ABLE TO REFLECT UPON THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THIS LIFE IS ONLY TEMPORARY, HOWEVER CHERISHED OR REMEMBERED AND LOOK UPON THE EVERLASTING PROMISE GIVEN BY OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. REST NOW GRANNY AND MAY YOU RISE AT THE SOUND OF THE TRUMPET CALL.

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